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Aruba Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.6%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
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Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Aruba's SameNet platform allows for a seamless transition from the data center to access switches, unlike Cisco, which has different operating systems for each."
"These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable."
"The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions."
"The most valuable feature is the switches are reliable and replaced for free if anything goes wrong."
"This solution is really easy to use. It is much easier to use than Cisco. It's got a nice web interface for stepping up and an added warranty."
"The solution is easy to use and quick to deploy."
"Aruba Central is very valuable to us."
"The most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products."
"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing."
"The command-line interface could be easier to use, perhaps having voice control."
"My experience with Aruba's account manager hasn't been the greatest."
"There is room for improvement in the customer service and support team."
"If we compare Aruba and Cisco at the data center layer, Cisco has its Nexus switch. Aruba provides the new 10000 series, but it does not compare with the Nexus switch."
"There is an issue with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), but it is escaping me. We aren't using this feature yet, but it is something we are considering."
"I would like to see them integrate a monitoring solution."
"I think that the performance is getting better but they need to have more powerful switches on the market so that they can capture medium and large businesses."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of these switches is high."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"Cisco has a higher cost than Aruba Switches."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The product is a bit expensive."
"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"Aruba switches work without a license."
"There is not a switch that I would give more than six out of ten for pricing because, over the last year, the prices have been increasing very high."
"The price of the solution is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Insurance Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
Pricing really depends on the model. For instance, a high-end model with Aruba is about five thousand, while another brand, like Huawei, could be half of it.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing.
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Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

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